The NWS forecast predicts the temperature in Lawrence will be just shy of triple digits today, but they could be wrong. So here are those of you who are eligible to win our 100-Degree Day Contest today:

Since tomorrow is my last day here at LJWorld.com, I've been gradually cleaning out my desk and laptop bag. Some interesting items have surfaced. Here are some of the highlights:

A ticket to the 2008 KU vs. MU Border Showdown at Arrowhead Stadium. It was sleeting/raining and I was miserable until the last 27 seconds. Reesing to Meyer on 4th and 6. Un-freaking believable.

A huge bottle of Excedrin. Man, how did I not remember I had that?

Two forks and two spoons. Jake and I had been wondering what was happening to our silverware. Surprise! It was in my laptop bag.

Four pairs of earbuds. I clearly remember purchasing each set after I thought I'd lost the previous pair. Those little suckers are easy to lose.

A pack of "Movie Theater Butter" microwave popcorn. That could still be edible. What is the shelf life on microwave popcorn?

Finally, I think someone may have "accidentally borrowed" my Pee-wee Herman bobblehead. I'm offering a reward of a 2/3-full bottle of hand sanitizer (also found in my desk drawer) for Pee-wee's safe return. I'd like him to live next to the Miller High Life delivery man and Andre the Giant bobbleheads we have at home.

I'm also willing to admit I may have moved Pee-wee on my own and can't remember what happened to him.

Hey Curtis,
I called the National Weather Service, and they said Lawrence hasn't officially hit 100 degrees yet. They said Topeka did, but not here. Once they confirm the temperature has hit 100 degrees, we'll have a winner.

Well, if I were Brenda, I would not be pleased. Temp hit 100 today in Lawrence, period. However, because the airport (which sits in a freakin' valley) says it didn't by ~0.3 degrees it isn't official for this contest.